Malaysia’s education leaders urge government to think twice about SST
Parents with children in international schools have voiced concern to The Star, particularly over the inclusion of scholarships, bursaries and staff waivers under SST. Teachers…
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Tussle grows over Nepal’s School Education Bill as student unions join the fray
17 student unions present demands countering the position of private school operators that have been agitating for weeks.
20% of Japanese students don’t read books, harming their comprehension skills, study finds
Those who do not take notes or who read infrequently tended to score low on reading comprehension tests. The research team described this as a serious situation rooted in the…
Cambodian education ministry pushes for repair of schools damaged in border clashes
The work will also include requests for mine clearance in affected areas.
South Korea’s top 3 universities see record withdrawals, linked to medical school entrance exams
By university, Korea University saw the most withdrawals at 1,054, followed by Yonsei University with 942 and Seoul National University with 485.
Malala commits US$3 million to programmes supporting girls’ education and rights in Afghanistan
The Malala Fund is working to provide alternative channels to educate girls in the absence of conventional schooling.
Students’ unions: Legal gaps, admin delays stall polls in many Bangladeshi universities
Of 56 public universities across the country, only seven have the legal provision for a central students' union.
Malaysian Education Ministry aims to curb bullying with character-building training and spot checks
7,681 bullying cases were recorded in 2024, compared to 6,528 cases in 2023, based on data from the Student Discipline Management System.
Over 7,600 bullying cases in Malaysia’s schools last year, up 17% from 2023: education minister
Minister Fadhlina said the ministry was looking to draft new amendments to the regulations and that they aim to create a safe school environment for teaching, learning and…
Nepal’s private school operators protest against School Education Bill provisions
Members of private schools’ associations march in Kathmandu, demanding withdrawal of scholarship and non-profit provisions.